WHAT WE DO We're Lula. We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it! Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love. Speaking of love, we're looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game. WHY WE DO IT We care about our family, our work, our community, our country. We're passionate about EMPOWERING EVERY SME TO SUCCEED. And to do it, we're BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINTECH PRODUCTS TO HELP SMES MAKE CASH FLOW. Why? Because the more businesses that succeed, the more jobs, money, and opportunities for all South Africans - including Y.O.U. So get curious. Rise to the challenge. Don't settle for average. Shoot for amazing. We're here to change the game, the norm, the world, Because when we change something for the better, we change ourselves too. You are. We are. Lula OUR VALUES Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal Committed - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challenge Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community OVERALL PURPOSE As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimising our software development and delivery processes by leveraging Microsoft Azure DevOps tools and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and IT operations, to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency. Your expertise in Azure infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation will be instrumental in achieving our business goals and maintaining a stable and scalable development environment. Responsibilities will include: Azure Cloud Management: + Plan, Architect, deploy, and maintain Azure-based solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. + Implement Azure resource management and optimization strategies to control costs and maximize efficiency. + Work with our Site Reliability team to ensure effective monitoring is in place and proactive resolution of issues. CI/CD Pipeline Management: + Design and implement efficient continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for software projects. + Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless code integration, automated testing, and smooth deployment processes. + Improve and optimize existing CI/CD workflows to enhance software delivery speed and reliability. Infrastructure Automation: + Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques. + Promote the adoption of configuration management tools to ensure consistency across environments. Security and Compliance: + Work closely with all teams to implement best practices for securing Azure resources and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. + Conduct regular security assessments and perform risk mitigation measures as necessary. Collaboration and Communication: + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, QA, and operations, to streamline workflows and foster a DevOps culture. + Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, challenges, and improvements. Subject Matter Expert: + Be the technical point of escalation for the DevOps team and business as a whole for our Azure environment. + Work closely with the DevOps Team Lead to develop training plans and materials for the team. + Provide technical mentoring to junior team members. THE COMPETENCIES WE'RE AFTER + Quick learner + Problem solver + Ability to work collaboratively + Process driven + High attention to detail + Self-motivated + Highly credible and trustworthy + Open and honest + Strong planning skills and ability to prioritise + Adaptable and flexible and resilient to change and ambiguity + Articulate and approachable THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR + Matric certificate or equivalent + 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture, implementation, and management + Demonstrated expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps + Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and hands-on experience with tools like Terraform or ARM templates + Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash + Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes + Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies + Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, are a plus